Results from 4 months on 1mg daily fin + vitamin D3 daily + micro needle once every two weeks. Starting topical min this week.
    Progress Pictures 9/13/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 4 months
    💊 Vitamin D3 (oral) null daily 4 months
    💧 Microneedling (topical) 1.25 or 1.5mm once every two weeks 4 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% once daily null
    💧 Rosemary oil (topical) null twice a week null
    💧 Castor oil (topical) null twice a week null
    the tone is 😀 positive with positive results.

    Other terms

    OP saw positive results from 4 months of finasteride, vitamin D3, and microneedling. They plan to add rosemary and castor oil but decided against using minoxidil.
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